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Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Guidance

 

Engineering & Institutional Controls

Biennial Requirements for Deed Notices and Engineering Controls
 

The DNG-001 "Guidance for Deed Notice & Engineering Control Biennial Certification Form" document provides information regarding provisions for biennial certifications resulting from the January 6, 1998 "Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act" N.J.S.A. 58:10B-1 et seq. (Updated Version Posted 19 March 2004)

 

Biennial Certification Form for Classification Exception Areas (CEAs)
 

The Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (see, N.J.A.C. 7:26E-8.4) require the persons responsible to maintain the engineering and institutional controls that are part of a remedial action for a contaminated site to: (1) maintain those controls, (2) perform periodic monitoring for compliance, and (3) submit biennial certifications to the Department that the engineering and institutional controls are being properly maintained and continue to be protective of public health and safety and of the environment. The benefits of the Department’s Covenant Not to Sue, for a site, may not be maintained if these biennial certifications are not made. These biennial certifications must also state the underlying facts and include the results of any tests or procedures performed to support the certification.

The form, guidance, and instructions (9 Jan 2004)

 

 

Technical Guidance

Field Analysis Manual
 

This manual will provide technical guidance on how to comply with the department's Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (N.J.A.C. 7:26E) with regard to field analysis and will promote greater consistency and enhance the department's ability to evaluate sample results. The procedures and quality assurance/quality control requirements have been placed into one document so that it is clear to those individuals performing field analysis what is expected of them. The manual includes method summaries, advantages and disadvantages, detectable compounds and quality assurance/quality control requirements. Each project contains variables that must be factored into a final field analysis plan, but use of this manual will provide a level of confidence when presenting the field analysis portion of a project plan for the department's review. (July 1994)

Field Analysis Manual page

 

Guidance for the Submission and Use of Data In GIS Compatible Formats Pursuant to "Technical Requirements for Site Remediation" (TechGIS)
 

TechGIS Document page

 

Methanol Extraction Method Document
  The full titile is Methodology For The Field Extraction/Preservation Of Soil Samples With Methanol For Volatile Organic Compounds, February 1997

This method describes the container preparation, field sampling and field extraction/preservation procedure to be used in conjunction with the analysis of soil samples for volatile organics. The applicable analytical methods are SW-846 methods 8010B, 8015A, 8020A, 8021A, 8240B and 8260A found in the most recently promulgated edition of USEPA's Test Methods For Evaluating Solid Waste and the most current version of the Statement of Work for Organic Analysis, Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration, USEPA Contract Laboratory Program. (Feb 1997)

Methanol Extraction Method Document page

 

1998 Revised Guidance Document for the Remediation of Contaminated Soils
  This guidance document describes four types of remedial actions: excavation, treatment, reuse, and capping. Each type is described in its own section but is not intended to provide extensive information on sampling or investigative procedures at a site. (18 Nov 98)

Remediation of Contaminated Soils Document page

 

Guidance For Sediment Quality Evaluations - November 1998
 

The purpose of this document is to establish practical guidance for the evaluation of sediment quality to be used in the ecological risk assessment process associated with contaminated sites under the jurisdiction of the Site Remediation Program (SRP) in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Presented are procedures and references that form a framework for qualitative and quantitative determinations of actual or potential adverse ecological effects and provide the basis for remedial decision-making and evaluation of injury to natural resources in sediment media. (17 Jun 99)

Sediment Quality Guidance page

 

New Jersey Soil Cleanup Criteria (NJ SCC)
 

A table of soil cleanup levels for several exposure scenarios developed by the NJ DEP and modified from the 1992 proposed Cleanup Standards for Contaminated Sites with changes based on comments and new information. Revised May 12, 1999.

NJ Soil Cleanup Criteria page

 

Chromium Soil Cleanup Criteria Documents
 

The Chromium Soil Cleanup Criteria
(Hudson Chromate Project; 1993 to 3 Sept 1998 plus Proposed 18 Sept 1998):

Chromium Soil Cleanup Criteria page
Summary of Basis and Background

 

Remedial Action Workplans (RAW) Guide
 

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"Disperse" Ground Water Model for MTBE or TBA
  Disperse.exe is a self-extracting archive file.

Disperse is an easy to use program which predicts the size and duration of an MTBE or TBA plume using a classic Advection/Dispersion equation. The program will quickly provide a conservative estimate using data normally collected during a remedial investigation. No computer or modeling expertise is required.

To install the program, download the file to your computer and run it. It will automatically extract the files in the archive. After extracting the files, run the file called setup to install Disperse on your computer. If you need more information about installation read the file called install.doc.

Self Extracting Zip file (1,743 Kb .exe)

 

Alternative Ground Water Sampling Techniques Guide
  The Department's July 1994 Alternative Ground Water Sampling Techniques Guidance Document provides a complilation of six (6) alternative methods for the acquisition of ground water samples in lieu of monitoring well installtion. This document should be used in conjunction with the NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual, the Site Remediation Program Field Analysis Manual, and the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (N.J.A.C. 7:26E) (July 1994)

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Oxygen Releasing Compounds (ORC) A New Jersey Perspective
  During August 1998, the New Jersey DEP's Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks participated in a Strategic Technology Exchange Workshop with the USEPA's Office of Underground Storage Tanks and other state regulatory agencies in Region 2. New Jersey's UST program presented guidelines on the use of ORC material. This presentation is provided here as general guidance for the use of ORC material in New Jersey.

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Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) Guidance

A Guide to the Industrial Recovery Act (ISRA)
 

This guide is intended to describe the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) process to the average layperson. The guide describes the history of ISRA, how to determine if ISRA is applicable to your situation, and the various application processes. It also includes the appropriate contact telephone numbers within the NJDEP and a list of frequently asked questions.

ISRA Guide

 

Requirements for an Environmental Insurance Policy
 

Requirements for an Environmental Insurance Policy (Now found in the Remediation Funding Source Guide)

 

Line of Credit Model Document
 

Line of Credit Model Document

 

Remediation Funding Source Guide
 

Remediation Funding Source Guide

 

Remediation Trust Fund Agreement Model Document
 

Remediation Trust Fund Agreement Model Document

 

Self Guarantee Guidelines (Updated 06/2003)
 

Self Guarantee Info (Now found in the Remediation Funding Source Guide)

 

Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Guidance

Doing Inventory Control Right
 

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Manual Tank Gauging Guidance Document
 

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Straight Talk On Tanks
 

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NJ UST Self Inspection Checklist
 

This document has been developed by the Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks for owners and operators of regulated USTs. This checklist is being mailed to owners and operators of registered USTs and is available for immediate download. This checklist is intended as a tool to educate you on the underground storage tank requirements. At this time, the goal of the Underground Storage Tank Program is to help you to understand what your UST system(s) needs to be in full compliance and give you an opportunity to get your questions answered so you may ultimately contract with appropriate certified individuals to get the work completed to achieve full compliance by December 1998. (9 Jan 98)

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Monitoring Well Certification Form A
 

Monitoring Well Certification Form A - As Built (2 Feb 98)

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Monitoring Well Certification Form B
 

Monitoring Well Certification Form B - Location Certification (2 Feb 98)

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Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank (UST) 1998 Conditional Upgrade Extension Fact Sheet and Certifications
 

Fact sheet for Public Law 1998, Chapter 59 which provides for a conditional 5-year extension to the December 22, 1998 UST upgrade requirements for any underground storage tank system with a capacity over 2,000 gallons which is used to store heating oil for on-site consumption in a non-residential building. This document includes the required certification forms (27 Oct 98)

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Administrative Consent Order (ACO) UST systems out-of-compliance with the December 22, 1998 deadline
 

(Updated 6 May 99)

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) for UST systems owned by State, County of Municipal governments out-of-compliance with the December 22, 1998 deadline
 

(6 May 99)

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Multiphase Extraction Techniques Power Point Presentation
 

The Multiphase Extraction Techniques presentation was given by the NJDEP at a Stretegic Technologies Exchange Workshop sponsored by the USEPA on August 11-13, 1998. (11 Feb 99)

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Don't Wait Till 1998
 

Don't Wait Till 1998 is a booklet on upgrading existing underground storage tanks. This booklet was initially developed by the United States Environmental protection Agency, and modified to be consistent with the laws and regulations regarding New jersey's underground storage tank program. (14 May 99 )

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Tank Care - A Guide to the Operation and Maintenance of Your Underground Storage Tank System
 

This booklet is written for the tank owner and operator who has installed or upgraded a tank system in compliance with the law. It describes the requirements for proper operation and maintenance of your underground storage tank systems and the record keeping requirements as well. It also contains worksheets and checklists to assist you in performing these tasks. (5 Feb 02)

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